Website publication of poll results

589.This section requires quoted companies to disclose on a website the results of all polls taken at a general meeting. Subsection (1) sets out the minimum information that must be disclosed. Companies may disclose additional information about the poll results if they wish. Subsection (4) imposes a penalty on every officer in default for non-compliance. Non-compliance however does not invalidate the poll, the resolution or other business to which the poll relates. Section 353(requirements as to website availability) sets out the requirements relating to the website on which the poll results must be published.

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